Minnesota Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea, left, tries to keep the ball from Atlanta Hawks guards Jeff Teague (0) and John Jenkins during the first half on an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. The Hawks won 104-96. (AP Photo/John Amis)

RECAP: Al Horford scored 28 points, and Jannero Pargo added 16 off the bench to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the Timberwolves on Monday afternoon, Jan. 21, at Philips Arena. The Wolves led by 14 points in the third quarter and by as much as 18 in the second quarter before Atlanta made a comeback. Derrick Williams led the Wolves with 17 points.

MEANING: Wolves acting coach Terry Porter relied more on his regulars Monday, figuring the game was too tight for newcomers Chris Johnson and Mickeal Gelabale to be used extensively in fourth quarter as they were Saturday night against Houston. Johnson got in foul trouble and was limited to nine minutes (four points, one rebound). Gelabale had seven points in 15 minutes.

ETC.: The Wolves have lost 10 consecutive games in Atlanta. Their last win in the city: 103-93 on Nov. 20, 2002.

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